Baby Boy!

2 weeks and 1 day ago, I got a new addition to my family - a little baby boy! Jacob Aaron was born on Jan 25, 2006 @ 4:37 pm. Weighing a whopping 7lb & 14oz and at 20" long - the poor kid was so scrawny I felt like I was going to break him when I held him. A big difference from his big sister I tell you. She's a scrappy little kid who could run roughshod over most kids her age (more on her in a minute). I'm so happy that he's here though:-). So what am I doing here blogging you ask rather than spending some quality time with him? Well, right now the lil' tyke is an eating, sleeping, crying and pooping machine. Not much room for ol' dad in there (except for diaper duty and comfort duty, and none of those are required at this moment). One other job is protection from big (21 month old) sister. She means well, and its clear she really loves her little bro, but she's such a tough little kid, that a friendly pat on the head really translates to a hefty swipe. Same thing with a sisterly hug while the little guy is lying down, that turns into a slam from the top rope of the ring. Protection becomes a necessity when she's in his vicinity. Still, I much prefer the friendly swipes, tugs and slobbers than the jealous streak that generally accompanies siblings. Its nice to have another. I just love being a dad.Downside, no more car shopping - now its minivan shopping :(. For my wife, but it means that I'll end up driving her Buick Regal, rather than getting my own family oriented fun-mobile. Sux - but you just have to take the good with the bad. Could be worse, I could be driving the biodegradeable 1980 Honda Accord I was driving in 93' when I first met my wife!